A DEESIDE man was warned he faces a prison sentence after he was convicted by a jury of fracturing a young woman's jaw.

Leslie Peter Baines, 36, of Upper Bryn Road, Connah's Quay, was said to be growling and snarling at Carla McCloud before he sat on her and struck her repeatedly.

Prosecutor, Richard Mullan, claimed at Mold Crown Court that as she struggled to get free, he shook her and lifted her off the ground and pinned her against a door frame.

Baines denied a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm upon Miss McCloud and claims she suffered her injuries accidentally.

He claimed she was very drunk, had been dancing on the back of a sofa and fell, and fractured her jaw when she hit the arm of one of the sofas.

The jury was told by the prosecution that Baines had a shocking history of violence towards other people, particularly women.

Mr Mullan said the couple had been having a relationship and had been living at his sister's address.

Baines was convicted by the jury and was remanded in custody pending sentence by Judge Janet Case.

She said his criminal record- 53 offences which included seven convictions for assault including some against women - told her a great deal about him and she had also had the opportunity of observing him during the trial.

Judge Case said she took a very serious view of the case and was prepared to sentence him immediately but if Baines requested a pre-sentence report then he should have one.

Following a short adjournment for defending barrister Des Parry to take instructions, the judge was told Baines did want reports to be prepared.

Judge Case agreed but said in the meantime he would be remanded in custody.